Archives for July 2014

Thanksgiving with my big, fat, Cuban family is usually a very typical American feast. But because my family has so many amazing cooks, we're often trying new recipes and sometimes we like to put a spin on some old classics. Our turkeys have run the gamut from deep-fried to classically oven-baked to (my favorite) the Guavalicious ...

Eric and I went to see Gloria Estefan perform at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night.
Let me just tell you how beautifully our Southern California weather performed as well.
It was that magical kind of summer night - Not too hot. Not too cold. A slight Summer breeze. Seriously, So Cal. You sooo won.
Of course, you know how much I love the ...

Reading through all of your responses to my last post and Cuban poster giveaway, I was blown away by your tender and loving descriptions of the Cuban food we've all been raised on.
Remember that time I made a giant vat of picadillo?
This is the language that we speak, isn't it? The language of sofrito and abuelas and cumin and ...

My kitchen is, along with the rest of my house, freakishly small cozy and cottage-like. There's barely enough room for one person to turn around in. Having two people in there trying to get a hot meal on the table necessitates some intricate choreography.
I'm truly not complaining. I am glad it's not very big. If it were, I ...

I'm still recovering from the LA Cuban Festival last weekend. Thanks to all of you who came out and said hello. Also, if you have a photo of us together (and we look cute), please send it to me!
Today's post is really a PSA for Cuban Heritage Day at Dodger Stadium.
Cuban Heritage Day at Dodger Stadium is coming up next month on ...

Words + Cuban Food = Comida Cubana on a subway style Cuban poster!
I know. The whole thing kind of blows your mind, right?
I've designed a beautiful Cuban poster in a "subway art" style in 2 popular sizes.
(Note: The red water mark at the bottom is not on the finished Cuban poster.)
I have 2 poster sizes ...

Me and Amy with Pitbull
I love doing giveaways here on my blog. I seriously love hearing from you folks and I appreciate that you take the time to write out some thoughtful responses to my questions. Thanks for all your input.
I'm delighted that I can now add to my growing list of "Best Cuban Restaurants in the LA Area." Thanks, ...

Living in Southern California, it's sometimes difficult to find Cubans living nearby. Which is why I'm super delighted to be involved in this year's LA Cuban Festival. It's the very best place to celebrate all the things that we love most about being Cuban.
It's a wonderful event bringing together our people for a fun day ...